Machiavelli For Women: Defend Your Worth, Grow Your Ambition, and Win the Workplace by Stacey Vanek Smith

BATB score 10/10 💙💙💙

to all women and LGBTQIA+ who are climbing the corporate ladder in this patriarchal bro-hood, you MUST READ this book; it does not get any more honest, real, critical, and actionable than this 💯

Best to: hey baby girl, let's have a real talk about what you need to do to get on top. don't fall victim to the imposter syndrome, cinderella syndrome, queen B fallacy - f$ck it, kill them all 👸

Best for: hey baby girl, I don't think you will be ready for what the book is trying to convey, but you have to read it; it's about negotiating, playing mental games, working, and getting what you deserve; it's the only way to survive and thrive

Best as: “if a woman displays a lot of qualities people associate with femininity — is empathetic, kind, helpful, compassionate, modest, and agreeable — she will be highly thought of and well-liked, but she will not be seen as leadership material.” - you can not be the most beloved, if you want to get on top *slap slap* wake up!**

Best quote: "Cinderella Syndrome: If that workplace is never going to send you to the ball, don't keep waxing their floors. You've got to move on."

"Great leaders become great because of hardship and struggle."

"You can be a good leader. You can be a good woman. But you can not be both."